Articles from staff writer Jarrod Horton

Freedom Denied

On September 21st 2011, President Barack Obama stood before the United Nations General Assembly and gave a thirty- eight minute speech to the UN delegates. He stood firm and poised; and defined to the delegation what the purpose and mission of the United Nations were, “to unite our strength, to maintain international peace and security” he said. Obama also noted that this year’s annual gathering was different than previous years because “more nations are claiming their peace and security.”….. Read More

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New Golfing Prodigy

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer What were you doing when you were fourteen? How about win a National Golf tournament and earn the right to play on Professional Golf’s biggest stage.  14-year-old  Guan Tianlang won the Asia-Pacfic

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Forgotten Blues Legacy

Visit to Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation offers glimpse into History Jarrod Horton Staff Writer                If you want a short, straight to the point answer about who Willie Dixon was and what his contribution and

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State of Georgia Set For Execution

On Sept. 6th2011 in the state of Georgia, A Chatham County Judge signed death warrants to proceed with the execution of Troy Anthony Davis. Davis was accused of killing a white Savannah Police officer in 1989….. Read More

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Where’s my Television?

I haven’t owned a television in about three years. My old one went out; I never replaced it, and never missed it. It wasn’t just the government mandated a purchase of digital convertor box and my belief that this mandate was unfairly targeted towards the poor, or the outrageous cable bill prices, that made me ditch T.V. …. Read More

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Book Review: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer     Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention is author Manning Marable attempt to paint a more accurate picture of the life and legacy of Malcolm X.  He said after reading The Autobiography

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90’s R&B Singer Dies in Hit and Run Accident

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer  According to www.hiphopdx.com  and other media sites, Natina Reed of 90’s R&B group Blaque died in an hit-and-run accident in Atlanta. Reed 32, who  reportedly has child with Dogg Pound member

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“Godfather of Rap” Passes Away

Gil Scott Heron ‘The Godfather of Rap’ died on May 27th, 2011 at age 62. He was most known for his song ‘The Revolution will not be Televised’ which title turned into a catchphrase that transcended generations….. Read More

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